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  • Sri Lankan Peace Keepers in Haiti Celebrate 67th Independence Day


    UN Peace Keepers of the Sri Lankan contingent (20th SRIBAT) serving under the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) celebrated the 67th Independence Day on Wednesday (4). The ceremony commenced with the arrival of Colonel Asoka Wijenayaka, Contingent Commander, 20th SRIBAT at the main flag post......
     
     
  • Opening of New NCOs' Club& Tyre Repair Center in SFHQ-KLN


    Non Commissioned Officers’ (NCOs) club in the Forward Maintenance Area (FMA) and a tyre repair center of the 7 Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) in Iranamadu, Kilinochchi saw their inauguration on Wednesday (4) during brief ceremonies, headed by Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN).
     
  • First SFHQ Level Championship Tournament in Athletic Meet Ends


    Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN), promoting athletic skills of Army personnel, organized the annual Athletic Meet 2014 at the Kilinochchi Central College ground on Saturday (31). Sportsmen and women exhibited their talents during athletic events such as Football, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Kabbadi, Elle, Volleyball, Tug of War, Table Tennis, etc with enthusiasm.
     
  • SFHQ-KLN Commander Opens New Officers' Mess at 663 Brigade


    Commander of the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) declared opened the newly constructed Officers’ Mess at 663 Brigade of the 66 Division in the SFHQ-KLN on Sunday (1). General Officer Commanding of 66 Division, Brigade Commander and staff officers of the 663 Brigade attended the occasion.
     
  • Elaborate & Mammoth Arrangements in Place for Army 'Colours Night - 2014'


    Sri Lanka Army that has hitherto produced record scores of world class sportsmen and women to the country is to award laurels to the achievers in sports during its prestigious ‘Colours Night-2014’, scheduled to be held at the BMICH on Thursday (12). This was announced Friday (6) morning during a Media Conference at the Army Headquarters, addressed by.......
     
     
  • Issue at Defence Services College (DSC) Amicably Resolved


    A special meeting, convened by Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday (6) morning over an alleged incident that took place at Defence Services College (DSC), Colombo 2 a few days ago between the Director and the Principal, sorted out the differences and negotiated an amicable settlement in the presence of all the parties concerned, says a Press Release issued by the Ministry of Defence.
     
  • 67th National Independence Day Commemorated; Simple Yet Dignified with Grandeur


    The 67th National Independence Day ceremony of the motherland under the theme ‘Piripun Mawubimak - Abhiman Hetadinak’ (A Splendid Country - A Glorious Tomorrow) at Battaramulla Parliament Grounds, headed by President Maithripala Sirisena, mirrored the determined commitment of all Sri Lankans to march forward in her quest for prosperity and long-lasting stability.